Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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